Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Player Battles – 3rd T20I, SL tour of PAK 2026

Fakhar Zaman for Pakistan [Source: AFP]The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series will reach its conclusion with the third T20I, where both teams will look to gain the upper hand in the final contest. The match, set to take place on October 13 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 6:30 PM IST, will have a whitewash and a pride savour at stake. Pakistan's batting lineup will need to negotiate Sri Lanka's spin options, while the visitors will have to find ways to counter Pakistan's bowling attack. Before the match, the previous head-to-head numbers offer an interesting glimpse into these contests. Let's take a look at some of the most important player battles that could shape the third Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I.1. Fakhar Zaman vs Maheesh Theekshana CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table24SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table36SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table18SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table150SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Fakhar Zaman vs Maheesh Theekshana head-to-head record in T20Is]Fakhar Zaman has scored 36 runs off 24 balls against Maheesh Theekshana in T20Is, maintaining a strike rate of 150.00. However, the Sri Lankan spinner has dismissed him twice, giving him a useful advantage in this matchup.The contest could be important for Pakistan during the early stages of the innings, as Fakhar will look to score quickly without allowing Theekshana to exploit his attacking approach.Theekshana, meanwhile, will aim to use his off-spin and variations to slow Fakhar down. If he can break the left-hander's rhythm again, Sri Lanka could gain an important breakthrough.ALSO READWatch- Arshdeep Singh Shatters Middle Stump To Knock Over Shai Hope In 3rd T20I2. Kamindu Mendis vs Shadab Khan CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table120SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Kamindu Mendis vs Shadab Khan head-to-head record in T20Is]Kamindu Mendis has scored six runs off five balls against Shadab Khan in T20Is, striking at 120.00. Shadab has dismissed him once in their limited encounters, giving the Pakistani leg-spinner an early advantage.For Sri Lanka, Mendis will need to find a way to handle Shadab Khan's variations while keeping the scoreboard moving. Shadab, on the other hand, will look to build on his previous success against Mendis. If he can keep the batter from settling in, Pakistan could use the matchup to put pressure on Sri Lanka during the middle overs.3. Lahiru Udara vs Salman Mirza CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table125SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Lahiru Udara vs Salman Mirza head-to-head record in T20Is]Lahiru Udara has scored five runs off four balls against Salman Mirza in T20Is, striking at 125.00. The Pakistani fast bowler has dismissed him once, making this a matchup in which Mirza has already found a way to make an impact.Udara will look to avoid another early dismissal and give Sri Lanka a steady contribution with the bat. His ability to handle Salman Mirza's left-arm pace could prove important if the two meet during a crucial phase of the innings.Mirza, meanwhile, will aim to use his pace and angle to trouble the Sri Lankan batter once again. If he can repeat his previous success, Pakistan could secure a valuable wicket and put Sri Lanka under pressure.4. Lahiru Udara vs Naseem Shah CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table111.11SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Lahiru Udara vs Naseem Shah head-to-head record in T20Is]Lahiru Udara has scored 10 runs off nine balls against Naseem Shah in T20Is, striking at 111.11. The Pakistani pacer has dismissed him once, giving Naseem an advantage in their limited head-to-head encounters.Udara will look to improve his scoring rate against Naseem while avoiding another dismissal. For Sri Lanka, the wicketkeeper-batter's ability to handle Pakistan's pace attack could be important in building a competitive total.Naseem, meanwhile, will aim to use his pace and accuracy to keep Lahiru Udara under pressure. If he can strike early in their contest again, Pakistan could gain a valuable breakthrough and disrupt Sri Lanka's batting plans.ALSO READBCB Set To Investigate Nahid Rana's Back Pain Issues: Report